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Salem and Hope Creek nuclear plants

Nuclear energy gets a 'green' boost in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed into law subsidies for two aging nuclear power plants. Some say the deal will help New Jersey meet its climate protection goals, but others have criticized the measure.

Nuclear energy gets a 'green' boost in New Jersey
University of Missouri

Big spending on campus: are pricey amenities driving up costs?

Big spending on campus: are pricey amenities driving up costs?
Housing Works CEO Charles King, second from left, speaks out against the current quarantine rules put into effect in New York and New Jersey following Ebola fears in the region outside of Bellevue Hospital in New York on October 27, 2014.

US medical workers strike back at strict Ebola quarantines

US medical workers strike back at strict Ebola quarantines

The NJ governor's staff aren't the only politicos messing with traffic

The NJ governor's staff aren't the only politicos messing with traffic
Undocuemnted Colorado college students are now able to pay in-state tuition rates, joining recent graduates like US citizen Cristina Chacon.

Undocumented students in Colorado get a better shot at college

Undocumented students in Colorado get a better shot at college

House leaders reverse course, set vote for Superstorm Sandy aid

The 113th Congress opened for business on Thursday and they're already embroiled in a controversy. House leaders, in the fact of fierce criticism, reversed course and said they'd schedule a vote for Friday on the first installment of relief for victims of Superstorm Sandy.

House leaders reverse course, set vote for Superstorm Sandy aid

Gas rationing expands as New York, New Jersey recover from Hurricane Sandy

New York City drivers face new restrictions on when they may buy gas as the region deals with a major fuel shortage, an enduring problem from Hurricane Sandy's tear through the area. So far, reports are that the rationing system is cutting lines at filling stations, making it easier to get the gas that is available.

Gas rationing expands as New York, New Jersey recover from Hurricane Sandy

Astronauts get Halloween treats delivered as research continues

Astronauts on the International Space Station celebrated Halloween Wednesday with some treats, but before long it was back to the tricks, keeping the ship running and monitoring Earth, including the progress of post-Hurricane Sandy.

Astronauts get Halloween treats delivered as research continues

Senator Bob Menendez Surveys Damage in New Jersey

Senator Bob Menendez Surveys Damage in New Jersey

VIDEO: Somber memorial mark 11th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

The 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was not marked with speeches, but rather with somber silence. With the exception of one memorial in Pennsylvania, memorials to the about 3,000 people who died in the violent terrorists attacks were marked with reading of names, laying of wreaths and moments of silence.

VIDEO: Somber memorial mark 11th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

Arguments for legalizing sports gambling heat up after Chris Christie announces intent to defy federal ban

Last week New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced he would defy a federal ban on sports gambling. He intends to allow bets to be places on sporting events at casinos and other gambling areas. Many feel sports gambling should be legalized and that it would generate revenue for the government.

Arguments for legalizing sports gambling heat up after Chris Christie announces intent to defy federal ban

Should Sports Gambling Be Legal?

Should Sports Gambling Be Legal?

VEEP-Stakes: Who Will Romney Pick?

VEEP-Stakes: Who Will Romney Pick?

Same-sex marriage bill in Maryland set to be signed

Last week, the Maryland Senate approved a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The bill, which follows a similar one from 2011 that died in Maryland's House of Delegates, now awaits the Governor's signature — scheduled for Thursday.

Same-sex marriage bill in Maryland set to be signed
The World

With Christie out of the race, is it time for an independent?

Anna Sale, reporter for WNYC's It's a Free Country, looks back at the independent presidential campaign of Ross Perot in 1992.

With Christie out of the race, is it time for an independent?